There is true power in oral history. Recently I sat with a client as we worked on writing his life story. I asked a simple
Oral History – The easiest, most rewarding way to finish a life story
Family Reunions – the perfect place to capture a story
It’s that time of year when there is plenty of planning for family reunions. What thoughts stir in your brain when you hear those two
I almost died – and what changed after
While teaching a class in California, a man told me about the time he almost died and what changed after. This was in response to
What’s your fave recipe? Family interview questions that stick.
What’s your favorite family recipe and why? What food takes you home? This is just one example of many family interview questions that stick. Rocky
Mr. Rogers on suicide, anger and revelation through silence
A plaque beside Mr. Fred Rogers’ office chair read: “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Mr. Rogers and Charlie Rose talk about what is essential
Children, technology and family stories = magic
I love technology. It makes my job pretty wonderful. Well, I want to love technology, but there are some nuances that stump me on the
Remembering My Dad
This week I am remembering my dad. It would have been his 88th birthday and on his birthday a year ago, his youngest sister passed
Finding the angle to tell your life story
How do you find the angle to tell your life story? It may be easier than you think. Everyone has a story, and not just
Grandpa’s Voice Tells their Pioneer Story
The pioneer story is not so distant in my family, which perhaps explains the nearness of these ancestors for me. Although I have a daughter
Interviewing Part 1: Prepare for the interview
As a newspaper reporter for 20 years, interviewing is second nature to me, but may be intimidating for many. In this series, I share how-to